Republican lawmakers propose legislation to dismantle Biden admin’s DEI programs
Republican Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio and several other Republicans in Washington, D.C., are proposing legislation that would dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. Governor Vance announced his DEI Dismantling Bill on Wednesday, which aims to eliminate all federal DEI programs and funding for federal agencies, contractors, organizations, and educational accrediting […]
Equity paradox: Minority, low income students suffer most from cuts to Massachusetts gifted programs
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Gavin Newsom’s Budget Slashes Public Safety Funding, Expands Climate Programs Amid Massive Budget Deficit
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California proposed cutting from the state’s public safety budget to address a $27.6 billion fiscal deficit while also expanding climate-related programs. Newsom proposed revisions to the 2024-25 fiscal budget in May which cut $80 million from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and $15 million from Department of Justice […]
AI programs can easily impersonate Biden, others to manipulate elections: study
Research from the Center for Combating Digital Hate (CCDH) has found it is easy for artificial intelligence programs to imitate the voices of politicians like President Biden or former President Trump, posing the risk of increasing voter misinformation. Released on Friday. CCDH tests showed that the AI-powered tool used imitation voices to create convincing false […]
New Study Calls into Question Whether DEI Programs Really Boost Corporate Earnings
The replication crisis strikes again. It’s safe to say that diversity, equity, and inclusion is one of the more controversial ideas of our time (and a multibillion-dollar industry). Some such as Elon Musk argue that DEI — which definitionally speaking means addressing structural inequalities in society — constitutes blatant racism. Others contend that DEI is simply about creating more […]
Schools across country disbanding DEI programs in droves; education expert explains why
The Supreme Court’s decision banning the practice of affirmative action in college admissions last summer joins a variety of state laws and growing political pressure for colleges and universities to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The number of educational institutions is increasing. And practice. history of higher education tracked changes Since January 2023, […]
White House grilled on flow of taxpayer dollars to government DEI programs
First appearance on Fox: A group of House Republicans is demanding the White House provide a complete accounting of U.S. taxpayer dollars spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Rep. Eric Burleson (R-Missouri) sent a letter to Shalanda Young, director of President Biden’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), on Friday morning, saying the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Matt Gaetz Demands Oversight Hearing On Race-Based VA Programs That Exclude White Vets
Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz will send letters Tuesday to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calling on them to explain reporting that shows the VA is offering race-based training programs and workshops that exclude white veterans. The Daily Caller first obtained copies of the letter, which reference a […]
UNC Chapel Hill Board Votes to End DEI Programs
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees has voted to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program following large-scale anti-Israel protests on campus. “The Trustees’ unanimous decision will result in the $2.3 million that the University spends on DEI programs being reallocated to police and public safety programs as part […]
REPORT: Border Charities Using Taxpayer Money For Big Salaries, Music Therapy, People-Plant Programs
Border crisis charities are reportedly using large government grants to fund music therapy, human-plant interactions and high salaries for staff, according to a report published by the Free Press on Monday. NGOs that receive funding from the Unaccompanied Children Program and operate shelters in Texas, Arizona and California are accused of profiting from these contracts, […]